I'm looking for advice or abou ions, especially if there is anyone here who has sold big issue:
There is a big issue seller I pass on my walk to and from work (so twice a day every day). I really support the principle of the big issue, and buy it relatively often.
However, he always stands under a little bridge which is quite dark and always feels a bit intimidating. I would like to buy from this man, but never have done as I don't want to stop under this bridge, and I have never seen anyone else do so either. I totally understand if it's wet or windy he uses it for shelter, but even on lovely bright days he is still under it.
I was thinking of passing him a note one day when I'm passing, just as a little bit of friendly advice explaining this. It would also say that if he moved up into the daylight I would likely buy from him once a week. I would try not to make it patronising or insulting, l just genuinely think he would do a lot better if he moved his spot a few metres. WIBU to do this, and do you think he would be more insulted than anything?
I was also thinking I could include in in some money (a tenner) or maybe a supermarket voucher or something. Would this also seem patronising or do you think it would help him? Would he even be allowed to accept it?
I really want to help this man, but I don't want to patronise or upset him. And advice or experiences would be really helpful.
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ChickyDuck · 04/09/2016 14:17
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